Regis's head lowered as his hand went slack against the trunk.
Killian caught his shoulder before he could slump sideways, while Pandora carefully moved closer to support him. His breathing remained steady, just as he had said it would.
Levada took a step towards them.
Three pairs of eyes immediately turned in her direction.
She stopped, looking from Killian to Pandora before noticing that Aurelia had also shifted beside Regis. Despite their injuries, all three had positioned themselves between him and the two executors.
A faint smile appeared on her face.
"Do you really think you can stop us if we decide to kill him right now?"
Killian's expression did not change. "No."
The answer came so quick that Levada raised a brow.
"But you'd have to kill us first."
Beside him, Pandora's ruby-red eyes remained fixed on her. Aurelia said nothing as she carefully lowered Regis's hand onto his lap, then returned her attention to the executor.
Levada's smile gradually faded.
